by Alex Sutton | Aug 28, 2020 | Clinical Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
The impact of heart disease is significant, since it affects the quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart...
by Alex Sutton | Aug 26, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
The hamstring muscles, located at the back of the thigh, are comprised of three muscle groups. Injuries to this muscle are common in athletes participating in sports such as football or basketball. They are also common in ‘weekend warriors’ and individuals...
by Alex Sutton | Aug 26, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
Did you know that YOU have the right to choose your physical therapist? When you get a physical therapy referral from your physician, you can visit any provider you like. It’s common for the physician’s office to recommend a provider if the office is...
by Alex Sutton | Aug 24, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what connects the bottom jaw to the skull. The joint is a hinge that makes it possible to eat and speak, but it can be subject to pain and inflammation from multiple sources. It’s a complex system composed of bone, muscle and...
by Alex Sutton | Aug 24, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
Healthcare reform has been a hot topic in recent weeks. As the United States struggles to lower health care costs, the financial impact of low back pain cannot be overlooked. Although it does not dominate the news, Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low...
by Alex Sutton | Aug 21, 2020 | Exercises, Physical Therapy
Did you know that we become less active as we age? Over the past 30 years, people are living longer than they ever did before, and with the population growing older, age-related changes in health are more apparent. The Surgeon General has declared that a sedentary...
